The Athens Ripper - August 2 2025

April 11th: Daunte Wright Killed (2021) Police shooting and brutality has, in recent years, become a constant in our media. It seems like every day there’s a new story and a new case to unpack. On April 11th 2021 a man lost his life during an arrest. A case in which many were divided between calling it an accident, or an act of racism and brutality. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Daunte_Wright, https://www.nytimes.com/article/daunte-wright-death-minnesota.html, https://apnews.com/article/daunte-wright-kim-potter-police-shooting-93c1d847f2188571ce70285d0ac55406, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/08/us/who-was-daunte-wright.html, https://www.npr.org/2023/04/22/1171455141/kim-potter-daunte-wright-leaving-prison, https://www.mprnews.org/crime-law-and-justice/killing-of-daunte-wrightThe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Apr 14min

April 10th: Heather Bogle Body Found (2015) Families of victims have to, in their grief, learn to trust those placed in charge of solving their loved one’s cases. But what happens if that person cannot be trusted? On April 10th 2015 a woman’s body was found in a case that saw the lead investigator steer the case in the wrong direction. Thus leaving the murder unsolved for 2 years. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-shocking-details-heather-bogle-s-murder, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/heather-bogle-murder-investigation-daniel-myers-3-innocent-suspects-sandusky-county-detective-behind-bars-48-hours/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-secrets-uncovered-what-happened-heather-bogle, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/heather-bogle-daniel-myers-sandusky-ohio-murder-evidence-photos/, https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2015/04/12/Body-found-in-car-trunk-in-Clyde/stories/20150412127, https://sanduskyregister.com/news/78670/crime-of-passion/, https://sanduskyregister.com/news/106999/heather-bogle-slaying-horrified-the-community/, https://www.ranker.com/list/heather-bogle-investigation/aspen-stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Apr 14min

April 9th: Sarah Lunde Killed (2005) One should be careful with the people they allow around their children. On April 9th 2005 a young girl had her life brutally ripped away from her by a man who had a connection with her mother. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna7535840, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/sarah-lunde/, https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2008/08/23/onstott-gets-life-for-girl-s-murder/, https://www.cnn.com/2005/US/04/16/florida.girl/index.html, https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/victims-mother-and-brother-testify-against-david-onstott/67-391877019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Apr 7min

April 8th: Elsie Paroubek Abducted (1911) Sometimes, answers are impossible to find. On April 8th 1911 a young girl disappeared in a case that, even today, lacks any concrete answers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsie_Paroubek, https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/gypsies, https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/kidnappings/elsie-paroubek/, https://www.escapeintolife.com/essays/the-two-worlds-of-henry-darger/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Apr 17min

April 7th: Lainz Angels of Death Arrested (1989) The hospital is a place where, one would hope, they have a chance to get better. On April 7th 1989 a group of women were arrested for crimes they allegedly committed against patients who came into the hospital to receive treatment. Instead, they were met with a truly horrible death at the hands of the very people there to help them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lainz_Angels_of_Death, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jul/18/austria, https://vocal.media/criminal/the-lainz-angels-of-death, https://www.nytimes.com/1989/04/18/world/killing-of-49-patients-by-4-nurse-s-aides-stuns-the-austrians.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Apr 8min

April 6th: Bison Dele Born (1969) Blood is thicker than water. It’s a saying many use to describe the bond between family members. That bond, however, is not always a sacred one. On April 6th 1969 a man was born who would go on to have some success in the world of professional sports. A man who, just when he started living the life he really wanted, had everything ripped away by someone incredibly close to him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bison_Dele, https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-what-happened-bison-dele-cause-death-late-nba-player-explored#:~:text=Two%20months%20after%20the%20trio's,for%20forging%20his%20brother's%20signature.&text=Dabord%20made%20a%20confession%20during,his%20brother%20would%20kill%20him., https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/bison-dele-killed-by-brother-report-1.323223, https://nzherald.co.nz/nz/mystery-nz-woman-link-to-mid-sea-triple-killing/6J7QWIE3B5FUCS4X6NOBRV5DVI/, https://www.si.com/longform/bison-dele/index.html, https://www.sportscasting.com/the-mysterious-life-and-murder-at-sea-of-nba-champion-bison-dele-aka-brian-williams/, https://www.the-sun.com/sport/8847090/mysterious-death-of-forgotten-michael-jordan-teammate-bison-dele/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Apr 11min

April 5th: Alonzo Brooks' Death Ruled a Homicide (2021) There are so many factors to consider when a crime is committed. On April 5th 2021 a cold case took a massive turn when the victims' cause of death was ruled a homicide. A case in which, authorities now believe, may have been motivated by the victims race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Apr 8min

April 4th: Charles Taylor Killed (2015) Revenge and love can be a powerful motivator for some of the most devastating actions. On April 4th 2015 a man was killed by a woman who, even now, remains remorseless for her actions. Ones she claims were motivated by her desperate need for revenge. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/social-media-homicide-confessions/murder-of-charles-taylor/10C4C897B806E0EA774F091ED27B915E, https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/EXCLUSIVE-Amanda-Taylor-talks-about-Montgomery-Co-murder-planned-crime-spree-373366421.html, https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/charlie-taylor, https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/05/18/exclusive-selfie-killer-amanda-taylor-speaks-out-from-behind-bars/, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3590097/selfie-killer-amanda-taylor-killed-father-in-law-photos-corpse-happy/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4517230/Selfie-killer-reveals-took-photo-body.html, https://www.wsls.com/news/2015/11/12/amanda-taylor-will-spend-life-in-jail/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Apr 10min